Laos Prime Minister Arrives In Brunei Today
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bounnhang Vorachith, the Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and spouse will arrive today for a three-day official visit to the country.

He is leading a 16-member delegation, which includes Phongsavath Boupha, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, Head of the Prime Minister's Office; Sithong Chimhotinh¸ Director-General for Asia-Pacific and Africa Department; and Thonphanh Syackhophom, Deputy Director-General of Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During his stay in the country, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei is expected to grant an audience to the Prime Minister, who will also visit various places of interest in the country, including a river cruise around Kg. Ayer, Temburong national park and Jame `Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque.

The premier is also expected to visit the Royal Regalia, Arts and Handicrafts Training Centre Museums and Lambak Kanan National Housing Scheme.

This is his second visit to the country, the first being during the Asean Summit in 2001.

Brunei established diplomatic relations with the Laos People's Democratic Republic on July 27, 1993. On February 26, 1997, Brunei formally setup its mission in Vientiane.

Both countries have established ties especially in the fields of education and communications.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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